Lot 856 S
1895, 2nd Bureau issue (D.L. watermark), 1¢ to $5 complete, overprinted "Specimen" type E, set of 13 values (lacking $1 type II), o.g., some h.r. or slightly disturbed, rich colors, couple with minor flaws, F.-V.F. overall.Scott No. 264SE-278SE $2,065.
Realized: $700
Lot 857
1895, 6¢ dull brown, top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, strong bright color, wide margins, Very Fine, a choice marginal single; with 2007 P.F. certificate for strip.Scott No. 271 $360.
Realized: $280
Lot 858 o
1895, 8¢ violet brown, duplex cancel, precise centering amid large margins, rich bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $225).Scott No. 272 $3.
Realized: $60
Lot 859
1895, $1 black, type I, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), choice centering, deep color and crisp impression, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2008 P.F. certificate Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $750).Scott No. 276 $600.
Realized: $850
Lot 860
1895, $1 black, type I, full o.g., deep color, well balanced margins, Very Fine.Scott No. 276 $600.
Realized: $250
Lot 861 o
1895, $1 black, type I, oval cancel, choice centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, a select used high value.Scott No. 276 $95.
Realized: $80
Lot 862
1895, $1 black, type II, full o.g., deep rich color, wide margins, F.-V.F.; with 1992 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 276A $1,250.
Realized: $575
Lot 863 ()
1895, $1 black, type II, without gum, wide margins, bright and fresh with bold color, F.-V.F.; signed Brettl.Scott No. 276A $500.
Realized: $170
Lot 864 o
1895, $1-$5 Definitives, oval cancels, strong colors, small flaws, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. 276A-278 $1,200.
Realized: $220
Lot 865
1895, $5 dark green, o.g., lightly hinged, wide margins, deep rich color and bright fresh paper, Very Fine, a lovely mint high value; with 1977 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 278 $2,000.
Realized: $900